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I’ll be at the annual American Library Association conference and trade show this weekend, easier known as ALA. You’ll be able to find me in Artist Alley, Booth 409 (near the graphic novel and gaming stage). I’d make a map, but Artist Alley is just two rows- you shouldn’t have any problem finding me if I happen to be a person you are looking for. Here are some other places and times you can find me!

Description: Many comics and graphic novel creators start out as fans and fandom today is providing young writers and artists more opportunities to explore and develop their work. Panelists will discuss why fandom is important in supporting new creators, what were their experiences in fandom and how did it help or hinder the development of their work and how they feel as mentors for the next generations of comics creators.
Authors: Ben Hatke, Joey Wieser, Mike Maihack, Eddie Pitman
Moderator: Scott Robins

SATURDAY, June 25th Scholastic Signing 10:00am-11:00amLocation: Scholastic Booth #1236First 60 in line get a free copy of Cleo #1

I’ll also be in attendance at the Scholastic Literary Event Saturday from 4:00pm – 6:00pm in the Rosen Centre Junior Ballroom (Lobby Level) if you can’t catch me at any of those places I mentioned above. I’m not presenting, just hanging out enjoying everyone’s company.

And, if you like cats or books or watercolors of cats reading books, you can bid on this piece I painted for the silent auction.

I think that’s it! ALA has become one of my favorite weekends of the year (and librarians some of my favorite people). Hopefully I’ll see a few of you there!

MegaCon is this weekend in Orlando, FL! Extended this year to four big days, May 26-29. I’ll be there of course (I’m always there) but the layout is much different than in the past. Hopefully this map will make it easy to find me (click to enlarge it). I’ll be in Artist Alley, table 168.

I’ll have all three Cleo books on hand plus some new prints. I’ll be doing watercolor sketches too, but I don’t take on a lot so find me early if you want one. Also feel free to wish me a happy birthday on Friday! If you want to bring me cake, that’s fine too.

No sooner does HeroesCon end (which was an excellent show this year- thanks to all who stopped by!), then ALA jumps up from behind the corner. I’ll once again have a table in Artist Alley (#134) with a full schedule on Saturday. Info below.

SATURDAY, JUNE 27th

8:30am-9:30amKids Comics Have ArrivedMoscone Center, Room 232-234 (S)

An all-star panel of kids comics creators discuss ways to get children excited about reading, encourage creativity, and cultivate a love of literature using great graphic novels and comics. Panelists include Jennifer L. Holm (Sunny Side Up), Cece Bell (El Deafo), Mike Maihack (Cleopatra in Space), Svetlana Chmakova (Awkward), and others. Moderated by Scott Robins, Toronto Public Library. Q&A to follow.

About to head out to ALA Vegas in just under an hour. Librarians! I am excited to meet you! I’ll be located in Artist Alley table 2139 Fri-Mon and signing at the Scholastic booth (#0430) Sat from 2-3. I’ll also have this Moby Dick piece in the auction if it looks like something you’d like to bid on.

Cleo books will be on hand as well as prints and even a few sketchbooks I decided to throw in at the last minute. This is my first ALA so I’m really excited, if also a bit apprehensive. Hoping for a great time!